Clermont Foot and Annecy meet in what promises to be a tightly contested Ligue 2 fixture, with both sides looking to build momentum after inconsistent recent runs.

Clermont come into this game after a disappointing away loss, while Annecy were held to a draw in their latest outing. Both results have left their respective camps searching for answers ahead of this meeting.

Recent run

Clermont Foot: Clermont’s recent sequence has been marked by swings in performance — flashes of attacking intent have been undermined by defensive lapses at important moments. They have shown they can produce controlled possession and pressing phases, but have also been susceptible to quick counters and second-half drop-offs that have cost them points.
Annecy: Annecy have been erratic; on some days their forward unit looks incisive and dangerous on transitions, while on others the team sits deep and struggles to maintain pressure. Away displays, especially, have fluctuated between compact resilience and periods where they concede early and must chase the game.

Home and Away Form

Clermont Foot at home

At their home ground, Clermont usually aim to control tempo and play through the flanks, looking for overlaps and crosses to create scoring chances. When the team clicks in attack they can dominate territory, but home matches have sometimes exposed defensive vulnerabilities late in games — opponents have capitalised on space behind their fullbacks.

Annecy on the road

Annecy’s away performances are defined by caution and organization. They often set up to frustrate — sitting in a compact shape and attempting to spring counters or exploit set-pieces. When they do commit players forward, it tends to be in short, decisive bursts rather than sustained pressure.

Focused analysis, not raw numbers: both sides show tactical contrasts — Clermont pushing proactively at home, Annecy preferring structure and opportunism on their travels.

Head-to-Head Record

Last five meetings

The most recent encounters between Clermont and Annecy have been competitive affairs, with each meeting producing chances for both sides and the occasional late twist. Their clashes often have a lively, open feel, and goals have tended to arrive for both teams rather than stalemate defensive displays.

Overall head-to-head trend

Across recent meetings the balance has been even: neither Clermont nor Annecy holds a decisive advantage. The general pattern is close, competitive matches where small margins — set pieces, individual errors, or moments of clinical finishing — decide results.

Team News

Injuries, suspensions

• Clermont Foot: The squad carries a few injury concerns that could influence selection, and the coach may favour additional midfield cover to protect a backline that’s been exposed at times. Expect careful assessment of fitness for players who have missed recent training.

• Annecy: Annecy arrive with relatively settled personnel but may rotate to manage fatigue from travel and recent fixtures. A compact tactical approach is likely, and the manager could tweak wide positioning to exploit any space left by Clermont’s advancing fullbacks.

Tactical expectations

Clermont are likely to try to dominate possession and probe down the wings, seeking to create overloads and deliver crosses into the box. Annecy will probably prioritise defensive organisation, delay the game’s tempo when needed, and look for quick transitions and set-piece opportunities to hurt their hosts.